Glaucophane and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
NaCl
  
Glaucophane and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane and Halite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Glaucophane and Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Glaucophane and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.